Trese

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Third break down this month.

- Let's just walk back… - Hi, sorry, Min.

Not the best way to spend your birthday.

It's fine.

I'd rather be home watching my dramas anyway.

Hey, shouldn't we go with the crowd?

Look, there's someone up ahead.

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Manila, she'll welcome you with smiles as warm as the sun.

When the sun sets, take a turn down a dark alley…

and you might find yourself as prey.

Kidnappers and thieves are the least of your worries.

Beware the ones that crave your blood and covet your soul.

They can't be bound by handcuffs.

My father used to say, "Leave the shadows be.

Light will be there to maintain the balance."

Night has taken this city.

The shadows have grown darker.

The treaty that has kept the humans safe

from the supernatural Underworld has begun to unravel.

Good people keep trying to fight back, but the dark forces are getting stronger.

There is no light to keep the shadows in check.

There is only me.

Good evening, Captain Guerrero.

Hello, Alexandra. Thanks for coming down.

I had a feeling you might want to see this.

I admit, I was curious when you described the circumstances.

So, is it…

The White Lady of Balete Drive.

Any witnesses, Lt. Tapia?

No, ma'am.

But one of the neighbors positively ID'd the victim as "Gina Santos."

We checked it, and it turns out she committed suicide in…

- -"…1995."

Wait, that can't be right.

Ancient runes crudely done.

- Clearly ritual sacrifice. -

The bigger question is, who would want to kill a ghost and why?

Death is nothing to be afraid of, Alexandra.

It is not an end, but a rebirth to another plane of existence.

There was a time when magic in the world was a natural part of life.

That age has passed.

People fear what they don't understand.

That's why our family has always been the bridge between mankind

and the supernatural.

Your father might be the lakan and protector of the accords,

but I know a few things.

-When a soul gets lost… -

…we, babaylan, have the power to help.

Tapia, get SOCO to gather the evidence before it blows away.

- - Yes, Cap!

What?

You just reminded me of your father for a moment.

Anton was usually the only one with a clue in a case like this.

But now that he's gone…

well, now we have you, Alexandra.

There are a few places to acquire magic this strong.

But I know where to start looking.

I have friends in low places.

Tabi-tabi po.

I need to see your master.

I have some questions for him.

- - Psst!

Down, boy. She's on the level.

Greetings, young Trese.

Good evening, Nuno.

I can always count on you for the dirt.

Nuno sees nothing and hears nothing.

- I just… -

What do you know about the White Lady?

Okay, okay.

Last week, she was crowing about how her lover

was going to make her a queen

if she helped close a deal with an aswang clan.

Then I hear whispers in the tunnels that somebody put a hit out on her.

Aswang?

What did they want with her?

If you want a seat at their table, the buy-in is a sacrifice.

That dizzy dame thought she was going to be a player.

But she ended up as the chips.

I need to find out which clan made the pact, and then with whom.

Oh, you'll know the crew from the poison they used.

For a bite of that, I could tell you what it is.

- Well? -

Ground mermaid bones.

Surefire way to trap a ghost in the earthly plane and kill it.

The aswang pack that controls the pier

are the only ones who have it.

But you didn't hear that from me.

Nobody likes a snitch.

A pleasure doing business with you, as always.

- -Boys, time to go hunting.

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Hey! No humans allowed.

Your kind is not welcome here.

- - Hey!

The only way you can get in--

Greetings, Ibwa, Chief of the Sapa Clan.

I am Alexandra Trese.

The aswang clan signed the accords with my father,

and you are bound by those rules to cooperate with my investigation

or face the consequences.

This son of a bitch.

You come to my turf, and threaten me?

Only I make the rules around here, bitch.

-End her! -

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- - Ha!

Tell them to go away

or I swear you'll have taken your last breath.

Do what she says.

- We'll be right outside. - Yes, Chief.

Who did you give the mermaid bones to?

Screw you.

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The accords dictate that I should give you a warning

for obstructing an investigation.

No.

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Consider yourself warned.

Is that an aswang eye?

That's pretty badass.

I need the water in the glass, please.

Thirsty, bossing?

I want to see what kind of creature of darkness we're dealing with here.

Sa mata ng iba, mga lihim magpapakita.

Are you calling

that fire monster again, Mama?

His face can be a little scary, but he is not a monster.

He is the Great Spirit of the Binondo Fire,

and we must show him respect.

Remember what your papa and I always tell you.

-You need to-- -You need to see beyond the outside.

Correct.

All of us must see beyond to live in balance.

Give me your hand.

Anton, how was the council meeting?

I knew they would side with you.

Now stay in the city. We're fine.

-We'll see you later… -

Hello?

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My love, it's time to play that game I taught you, okay?

Remember where Papa and I showed you how to hide?

I want you to go there and don't come out until I call.

Okay, Mama.

Maria Makiling, diwata ng bundok,

pagpalain niyo kami.

Stay as quiet as you can

and keep Sinag close.

Whatever happens, remember to see beyond the outside.

I love you, my darling.

So very much.